CarVerify

Free Car Check

MW05 XSL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,032 mi
Last recorded87,032 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XSL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2024 83,780 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,255 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 77,952 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,355 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 75,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,574 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 72,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perrished cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 70,600 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Fail 12 Dec 2019 70,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tracker rod aswell (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both reg bulb (4.7.2 (a))

both rear tyres low tread

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,008 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing various

slight play in n/s of steering

small split in n/s/f drop link gaiter

Fail 18 Feb 2019 62,968 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre perishing various

slight play in n/s of steering

small split in n/s/f drop link gaiter

Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,540 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 54,540 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,318 miles

NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT [REAR] D BUSHES HAVE EARLY DETACHMENT SHOWING.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 47,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION IN NEAR FUTURE

NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT [REAR] D BUSHES HAVE EARLY DETACHMENT SHOWING.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,757 miles

both near & offside lower wishbone [p] bushes wearing

Fail 17 Feb 2016 39,757 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pressure switch leaking (2.3.3b)

both near & offside lower wishbone [p] bushes wearing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,784 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,912 miles

SLIGHT OIL MISTING AROUND STEERING RACK [PLASTIC COVER]

Pass 17 Dec 2012 22,149 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 20,326 miles

Front wipers are just starting to judder across screen / Nearside sill has slight damage / offside rear sill to wheel arch has slight damage

Fail 12 Dec 2011 20,326 miles

Front wipers are just starting to judder across screen / Nearside sill has slight damage / offside rear sill to wheel arch has slight damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,070 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,800 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 15,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MW05 XSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW05 XSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW05 XSL?

You can check the full history of MW05 XSL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MW05 XSL registered?

MW05 XSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is MW05 XSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 XSL shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MW05 XSL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MW05 XSL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.